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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Fun for the whole family at the Halifax Citadel!
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Signal gun ready, Sergeant Major
Time Number One
Fire
Activities
Parks Canada Xplorers

Hey kids, now you can discover the Halifax Citadel in a fun new way by becoming an official Halifax Citadel Xplorer.
Complete at least five mini-quest activities outlined in the free booklet to become an official Halifax Citadel Xplorer and receive a special limited edition souvenir.
- Try on a 78th Highlanders jacket and see how long you can stand as a sentry.
- Play hide and seek in the Citadel’s ditch.
- Even find the gunpowder and see the noonday cannon fired.
Pick up your booklet at the Information Centre.
Ages: 6 to 11
Fee: Free with regular admission
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